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Miami Herald
an hour ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Bono Sparks MAGA Backlash After Joe Rogan Appearance
Irish rock star Bono has come under fire from supporters of President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement after citing an academic who said the administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may have been a factor in 300,000 deaths. Bono made the claim during an appearance on Joe Rogan's popular podcast which was released on Friday, after which he was branded "a liar/idiot" by former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Newsweek contacted USAID for comment on Saturday via email outside of regular office hours. After coming to power in January the second Trump administration ordered a halt to most foreign aid funding and attempted to shut down USAID, though this was blocked in court. Supporters argued cuts saved American taxpayers money that was being used ineffectively, while critics said it would hit some of the most vulnerable around the world. During his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience Bono, a founding member of U2, said: "Just recent report, it's not proven, but there's surveillance enough [to] suggest 300,000 people have already died from just this cut off, this hard cut, of USAID so there's food rotting in boats, in warehouses, this will f*** you off." Bono appeared to be referencing research conducted by Boston University infectious disease mathematical modeler Brooke Nichols who concluded USAID cuts could have resulted in 300,000 otherwise preventable deaths, including 200,000 children. Bono's claim sparked a furious response from Trump supporters on social media including Elon Musk, who on Friday was given a large key by the president as thanks after stepping down from the day-to-day management of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a post on his X, formerly Twitter, website, referring to Bono, Musk said: "He's such a liar/idiot. Zero people have died!" The tech billionaire was responding to Mike Benz, executive director of the Foundation For Freedom Online campaign group, who shared a clip of Bono's remarks adding: "These USAID numbers are f***** faker than their COVID numbers." Popular conservative X commentator Catturd added: "Elon Musk calls out low IQ moron Bono for being an idiot and a liar." However, Bono's comment was welcomed by the Protect Kamala Harris X account, which has over 90,000 followers and posts in support of the former presidential hopeful. The account shared a photograph on Bono, captioned: "RETWEET if you stand with Bono against Donald Trump!" During his podcast appearance Bono said: "There is 50,000 tons of food that are stored in Djibouti, South Africa, Dubai, and wait for it Houston, Texas, that is rotting rather than going to Gaza, rather than going to Sudan, because the people who know the codes for the warehouse are fired, they're done." In response, Joe Rogan said: "They're throwing the baby out with the bathwater, this is the problem, the problem is for sure there have been a lot of organizations that do tremendous good all throughout the world. Also, for sure it was a money-laundering operation, for sure there was no oversight, for sure billions of dollars are missing, in fact trillions, that are unaccounted for." It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will succeed in its bid to close down USAID entirely or whether this will continue to be blocked in the courts. Related Articles Old Video of Bono Snubbing Diddy Resurfaces Amid Sex Crimes ArrestBono's Jill Biden Comment SlammedWhy Bono Was at the State of the Union AddressPowerball Drawing Tonight: $825M Jackpot Would Make Winner Richer Than Bono 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Extra.ie
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Bono takes aim at Elon Musk after appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast
Bono has taken aim at Elon Musk and DOGE after he appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience. The U2 frontman appeared on Joe's podcast on Friday (May 30), where he discussed his previous involvement with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which was gutted by Mr Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Speaking on the controversial UFC commentator's podcast, Bono said that the relationship between the USA and the rest of the world is changing due to the current Trump administration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Rogan (@joerogan) 'I think America's more vulnerable now than it's ever been,' Bono said. 'It feels like America's fallen out of love with the rest of the world. I don't think the world wants to fall out of love with America.' Speaking on DOGE and USAID, Bono also cited a report saying that over 300,000 people have died due to the USAID cuts, as food that was set to go to underdeveloped countries is 'rotting in boats' as a result. 'There's food rotting in boats, in warehouses. There is – this will f**k you off – you will not be happy, no American will, but there is, I think it's 50,000 tonnes of food that are stored in Djibouti, South Africa, Dubai and – wait for it – Houston, Texas,' Bono claimed. 'And that is rotting rather than going to Gaza, rather than going to Sudan, because the people who know the codes for the warehouse are fired, they're gone. What is that? That's not America, is it?' Bono has taken aim at Elon Musk and DOGE after he appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience. Pic: YouTube Bono also said that a Christian aid organisation working with malnourished children was forced to 'choose which child to pull off the IVs' because of the cuts, and said that evil 'rejoices' in the deaths of children. 'I don't know if evil is a strong word, too strong a word, but what we know about pure evil is it rejoices in the deaths, the squandering of human life, particularly children's,' Bono said. 'It actually rejoices in it and whether it's incompetence, whether it's unintended consequences, it's not too late for people.' While Joe agreed with Bono that there were organisations 'that do tremendous good all throughout the world, there was a 'money laundering operation' in organisations that had no oversight in the mismanagement of trillions of dollars. Bono appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast where he said that 300,000 people have died due to USAID cuts at the hands of DOGE. Pic: Joe Rogan/Instagram Bono added that while he was in contact with Secretary of State in charge of USAID Marco Rubio, Senator Rubio believes that no one has died yet from the USAID cuts — saying 'He's convinced people aren't dying yet. I don't know who's telling him, or not telling him, rather. But his instincts are correct.' Mr Musk also fired back at Bono, writing on Twitter (X), writing 'he's such a liar/idiot. Zero people have died!'
Newsweek
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bono Sparks MAGA Backlash After Joe Rogan Appearance
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Irish rock star Bono has come under fire from supporters of President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement after citing an academic who said the administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may have been a factor in 300,000 deaths. Bono made the claim during an appearance on Joe Rogan's popular podcast which was released on Friday, after which he was branded "a liar/idiot" by former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Newsweek contacted USAID for comment on Saturday via email outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters After coming to power in January the second Trump administration ordered a halt to most foreign aid funding and attempted to shut down USAID, though this was blocked in court. Supporters argued cuts saved American taxpayers money that was being used ineffectively, while critics said it would hit some of the most vulnerable around the world. Bono at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in Cannes, France. Bono at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in Cannes, To Know During his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience Bono, a founding member of U2, said: "Just recent report, it's not proven, but there's surveillance enough [to] suggest 300,000 people have already died from just this cut off, this hard cut, of USAID so there's food rotting in boats, in warehouses, this will f*** you off." Bono appeared to be referencing research conducted by Boston University infectious disease mathematical modeler Brooke Nichols who concluded USAID cuts could have resulted in 300,000 otherwise preventable deaths, including 200,000 children. Bono's claim sparked a furious response from Trump supporters on social media including Elon Musk, who on Friday was given a large key by the president as thanks after stepping down from the day-to-day management of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a post on his X, formerly Twitter, website, referring to Bono, Musk said: "He's such a liar/idiot. Zero people have died!" He's such a liar/idiot 🤦♂️ Zero people have died! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 31, 2025 The tech billionaire was responding to Mike Benz, executive director of the Foundation For Freedom Online campaign group, who shared a clip of Bono's remarks adding: "These USAID numbers are f***** faker than their COVID numbers." Popular conservative X commentator Catturd added: "Elon Musk calls out low IQ moron Bono for being an idiot and a liar." However, Bono's comment was welcomed by the Protect Kamala Harris X account, which has over 90,000 followers and posts in support of the former presidential hopeful. The account shared a photograph on Bono, captioned: "RETWEET if you stand with Bono against Donald Trump!" What People Are Saying During his podcast appearance Bono said: "There is 50,000 tons of food that are stored in Djibouti, South Africa, Dubai, and wait for it Houston, Texas, that is rotting rather than going to Gaza, rather than going to Sudan, because the people who know the codes for the warehouse are fired, they're done." In response, Joe Rogan said: "They're throwing the baby out with the bathwater, this is the problem, the problem is for sure there have been a lot of organizations that do tremendous good all throughout the world. Also, for sure it was a money-laundering operation, for sure there was no oversight, for sure billions of dollars are missing, in fact trillions, that are unaccounted for." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will succeed in its bid to close down USAID entirely or whether this will continue to be blocked in the courts.
Irish Independent
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Bono tells Joe Rogan US global aid cuts have led to 300,000 deaths and reveals conversations with Marco Rubio
When Mr Trump took office earlier this year, DOGE, led by Mr Musk, was set up to cut wasteful spending in the US government. The Trump administration has moved to cut funding to government foreign aid agency USAID and other global initiatives, including the United States President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), which has saved more than 25 million lives since it was established in 2003. During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Bono told host Joe Rogan of how the world's relationship with the US seems to be changing, and revealed he is in contact with US secretary of state Marco Rubio. 'I think America's more vulnerable now than it's ever been. It feels like America's fallen out of love with the rest of the world. I don't think the world wants to fall out of love with America,' he said He then cited a report estimating 300,000 people have already died as a result of cuts made to USAID funding and said food intended for foreign aid is being left to rot because the workers who had access to it have been fired. "There's food rotting in boats, in warehouses. There is - this will f**k you off - you will not be happy, no American will, but there is, I think it's 50,000 tonnes of food that are stored in Djibouti, South Africa, Dubai and - wait for it - Houston, Texas. "And that is rotting rather than going to Gaza, rather than going to Sudan, because the people who know the codes for the warehouse are fired, they're gone. What is that? That's not America, is it?" Mr Rogan agreed there "have been organisations that do tremendous good all throughout the world" but added there was "a money laundering operation" with no oversight that saw billions or trillions of dollars of US public money go missing. The levels of waste, abuse and fraud in the US government claimed by Mr Trump and Mr Musk have been disputed by fact checkers in the American and international media. Mr Musk has responded to the claims made by Bono in a post on his social media platform X: 'He's such a liar/idiot. Zero people have died!' he wrote. ADVERTISEMENT During his conversation with Mr Rogan, Bono said a Christian aid organisation working with malnourished children is being forced to 'choose which child to pull off the IVs' because of funding cuts. "It just seems to me like a kind of, I don't know if evil is a strong word, too strong a word, but what we know about pure evil is it rejoices in the deaths, the squandering of human life, particularly children's. "It actually rejoices in it and whether it's incompetence, whether it's unintended consequences, it's not too late for people.' Bono said he is contact with Mr Rubio, who does not agree people are dying as a result of cuts to funding. "I have conversations with Marco Rubio. He's convinced people aren't dying yet. I don't know who's telling him, or not telling him, rather. But his instincts are correct.' He said Mr Rubio used to wear an armband for the One Campaign, the organisation co-founded by Bono in 2004 for providing aid in Africa. "Americans, no matter what political colour, you seem them, just the size, they just grow in stature when they know they're being useful.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Andrew Huberman Makes It Clear What He Really Thinks About Joe Rogan
Andrew Huberman didn't hold back his admiration for Joe Rogan during a recent chat with comedian Tom Segura on the Huberman Lab podcast. "One of the main reasons why Rogan is the top podcast in the world," Huberman says, "is because he has lots of different kinds of friends—and he can sit down with intellectuals, he can sit down with comics, he can sit down with criminals—he likes the understanding and communication with different kinds of people." Huberman also praised Rogan's work ethic and ability to connect. "His life is filled with these people outside of the studio, so he's very comfortable in the presence of anyone. You put anyone in front of him, and he can be genuinely interested in learning from them," Huberman says. Both Huberman and Segura agreed you can't fake that kind of curiosity. "Some podcasters, they're not that interested in what other people have to say—so they're not the best interviewers, unless it's someone directly in their genre," Huberman later shared the clip on X, where fans weighed in on his Rogan take. "It's what makes him. He's not afraid to talk to anyone and ask hard questions," one X user commented. One X user pushed back, asking if the Joe Rogan Experience was still the biggest podcast in the world and commenting that numbers seem to have dropped. Huberman defended his buddy with a comment back: "Rankings reflect acceleration among other things. Rogan is still the most listened to media channel by a HUGE margin." Huberman has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience multiple times. Their conversations often dive deep into neuroscience, performance, health, and human behavior—an area both men clearly care Huberman Makes It Clear What He Really Thinks About Joe Rogan first appeared on Men's Fitness on May 23, 2025
